JACKSON COOPER LIVE AND LOCAL- Parkfield Battle Of The Bands

 Fast approaching it's first anniversary the Parkfield youth centre in Preston played host to its first major music event . Parkfields  under 18's Battle of the bands contest on Friday 24/8/12.

Six acts ranging from full on punk indie outfits to acoustic duo,  battled it out to be the over all crowned winner. Most playing three songs and some proving and making the brave point to include self penned material.I myself the host and ring master in chief along with two guest Judges Malcolm Toft (from the Music Mill ) and Guy Rigby ( from one Wednesday Studios ) Both highly esteemed and full of knowledge .  

For a part of the country that doesn't believe in its own  music scene I was taken back with the enthusiasm  , quality  and self  belief that these young people had along with an audience begging to be taken away for the ride.All the artists had a willingness to hear what the judges really thought and to take it away as part of their musical growth  in good grace.

The centre itself is run by a team of dedicated  caring individuals that need to be given medals ( in an ideal world )  and have an awareness of the job. They know what needs to be done.

FREE! LIVE JAZZ - Tues 11th June - 7.30pm

The Pig & Whistle

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Join us for a FREE Jazz night from 7.30pm. Usual food service
6-9pm

Contact: 01803 221102

Valid until: Tuesday, June 11 2013

It was a great night and one I was proud to have helped out with in my own small way .I hear that there are plans for a second contest and more gigs.It would be criminal for this not to happen . From what I've seen local music is more than safe in these young hands.

Winners were 

1) Double Rush -Winning one days full recording at one Wednesday studios 

2) Without Permission -Wining  Half days recording at the Music Mill plus £50 

3) Lizard Circus -Winning £ 25 

For more info see the Facebook Parkfield Torbay Page.